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Archives for July 2017

What to Do After You Say Yes

July 30, 2017

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What To Do After You Say Yes

Embrace the joy.

It’s okay to feel a little overwhelmed (this is a big step!) but don’t forget to relish the moment. Soon you’ll be busy planning and the sheer happiness can be easily overshadowed. Bask in it while you can.

Notify your family and friends. 

As soon as you can, contact your family first. Your bffs are important too, but your family is generally your number one priority. After that, you can tell your friends and more distant relatives. Doing this out of order may step on some toes and hurt some feelings, and even though this is your moment, don’t forget to take family’s feelings into consideration; this is big for them too.

Determine a date and location. 

Pick a date as soon as you can. It can be tricky to schedule around work, holidays, family schedules and Mother Nature, but it is important that you get this step done as soon as possible. Doing this allows you to move onto bigger things, like dress shopping!

Settle on a guest list and consider your spending limit. 

Guest list always depends on what you and your fiancé want – something more extravagant or something more intimate? Start out with the definite ones and work your way out from there. Don’t forget to account for possible plus ones and children. As far as the budget goes, meet individually with anyone contributing. Come up with a number you and your fiancé feel comfortable spending. Do your best to stick to this number, but don’t be surprised if something unexpected pops up – it’s almost inevitable. Prepare for that too. Come up with a total budget and then try to line item it – is it more important to have tons of fresh flowers or a live band? Try to price out everything as early as possible so there are less surprises.

Locate the perfect venue. 

This one can be challenging, but it all depends on the setting you want. Traditional church wedding or outdoor? Whatever your preference, nail it down quick. The sooner you pin down a venue, the better chance you’ll have getting the one you have your heart set on. This can also play a part in setting your date, so keep that in mind.

Visit bridal gown salons. 

Don’t think that you have to go with a gown at the first shop you go to. Also be open to trying on gowns you may not have originally considered. It is helpful to go in with some idea of what you want, but if you’re completely clueless, there will be someone there to help you figure it out. Don’t forget to invite a few special gals to this, but keep the list short. Too many opinions will only lead to confusion.

Contact primary vendors.

These are the unsung heroes of the whole show, and it’s important to contact these guys quick. Dates must be picked out at this point, and time of day. Be prepared to pay your deposits upon booking, most require at least that. There are hundreds to choose from, from catering to music, flowers to transportation. Have a color palette in mind incase any of them will have to coordinate (i.e. floral arrangements).

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How to Transform Your Wedding with Drapery

July 20, 2017

Transform Your Wedding with Drapery
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Drapes of Grandeur

When you’re dealing with a blank canvas or any large space drappery can change the whole tone of the room. It can make your wedding space look elegant and expensive without a lot of effort.

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Make it Fun.

Drapery doesn’t have to be one color and look super elegant. It can be colorful, tasseled, or paper mache for a lively feel. It can energize the room and create a totally different vibe. So have fun with it and please your DIY urges.

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An intimate space

Create an intimate lounging space by enclosing cushioned seating with large tied back curtains. This makes the space feel inviting and encourages conversation breaking the ice. It’s also a good spot for the guests or their kids to get some time away from the party to recharge.

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Sheer and Colored Lights

One of the perks of drapery is how it reflects light. It can create any sort of mood you want just by changing the color shining on the fabric. White works best for this, but don’t be afraid to experiment, especially if your color palette calls for it.

And just remember, it doesn’t have to be thick and heavy. It could be sheer, glittery, or maybe not fabric at all. Don’t limit yourself.

Filed Under: Tips, Trends

5 Unique Party Favor Ideas

July 15, 2017

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5 Unique Party Favor Ideas – The Empire Room DFW

1. Tasty Treat

Set up a candy bar, or a table for donut holes in a cone, take-home macarons that match your color scheme, and more. You can’t go wrong with food and you can be as creative as you want to with it.

2. Green Thumb

Have a green thumb and want this to be part of your theme? Set up a table with potted succulents or your favorite flower to give away or seed packets for people to grow. You love for each other is in bloom, so why can’t your favors.

3. Something Useful

For the practical bride, try giving your guests something custom and useful to remember you by. Maybe it’s a monogrammed mug, custom sunglasses, napkins that match your palette with your names on them, hand-made soap, umbrellas for the ceremony that they can take home, or something else that is entirely unique to you.

4. Alcohol

Don’t let the party stop when your guests go home. Maybe provide them mini-containers or your favorite alcohol or a koozie or shotglass with your initials, or maybe a hangover kit to get them through the next day.

5. Charity

In leu of favors, donate to your favorite charity. Print little cards for guests to take home mentioning the charity you donated to in their honor and encourage them to do the same.

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5 Aisle Arrangements for your Dallas Wedding Venue

July 7, 2017

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Aisle Set Up at your Dallas Wedding Venue

With summer in full swing comes a surplus of invitations to loved-ones’ ceremonies. While seating for the after-party can vary from wedding to wedding, the ceremony usually stays the same. Straight rows of chairs with a path in the middle to the alter. We’ve put together a list of alternative seating that can make your wedding stand out in guests’ minds, considers sight-lines, and creates more intimacy.

The Straight and Narrow

Even if your venue only allows for a traditional straight aisle you can add your own touch with rose petal designs, a custom runner, a unique lined-path, and more. The possibilities are endless.

The Spiral

The spiral chair arrangement is special, it allows the bride and bridal party to walk past everyone and the couple is surrounded by their loved ones. This unique arrangement works best for large rooms and outdoor spaces.

Ceremony in the Round

Circular seating during the wedding ceremony adds a level of intimacy that is perfect for a small guest list – as well as a large one. Outdoor settings are ideal for ceremonies in the round. Some indoor venues might not be suited to this style of ceremony.

The Semi-circle

The semi-circle arrangement enables a more intimate and clearer view for all. This arrangement is the most flexible because it can be used in almost any space and a simple change to make a lasting impression.

The Horseshoe

Similar to the semi-circle only with corners. This allows you to add more chairs for larger groups and gives the illusion of more space.

The Square

Similar to circular seating but allows for more chairs for larger guest lists. This way guests can see you from all sides but will not feel as claustrophobic.

Filed Under: Tips, Trends

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